Chicago White Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
The Sox are hoping for a better start to the second half of the season after a mediocre first-half. When: 3:10 p.m. (also 1:05 p.m. Sunday) Where: U.S. Cellular Field, 333 W. 35th St. Price: $9.50-$67; 866-769-4263, whitesox.com
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Wondering what’s going on under The White Big Top tent in the West Loop? It’s the Montreal Cirque du Soleil-like show in which horses perform stunts and jumps with ooh, ahh and wow! factors. Some two-legged performers with aerobatics also perform. When: 3 and 8 p.m. (also 2 p.m. Sunday) Where: The White Big Top at Racine Avenue and Jackson Street Price: $45.50-$190.50; 866-999-8111, cavalia.net
Soldier Field Cornhole Classic
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This bean bag tossing tournament is for the professional and amateur thrower, but you might want to bring your A-game to win the $4,000 grand prize. When: 9 a.m. Where: Soldier Field, Gate 0, 1410 S. Museum Campus Drive Price: Registration costs vary, free for spectators; 888-563-2002, soldierfield.net
Escada sample sale
Sorry to bring this up, but fall is right around the corner. Beta Boutique’s off-site sample sale from the latest Escada collections will make the transition more bearable. Women’s sizes 4-16 available. When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (also 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday) Where: In River West, 344 N. Ogden Ave. (3 blocks south of Randolph Street) Price: $79-$649; betaboutique.com
Festival of the Lakes — Hammond
You’ve seen our beautiful lakefront — now check out what Hammond has to offer at its Hammond Marina and Wolf Lake Park. Highlights include pontoon boat rides, a fishing derby, children’s activities and musical performances by The Black Crowes (Saturday) and Los Lonely Boys (Sunday). When: 7 a.m. (also 2 p.m. Sunday) Where: Locations vary; go to festivalofthelakes.com for complete schedule Price: Free general admission; some events require payment. 219-853-6378
Race to Mackinac Parade of Boats
You can wave bon voyage to the sailors departing Chicago in the longest-running freshwater distance race, to Mackinac Island, Mich. Keep up with the race at cycracetomackinac.com. When: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Where: Navy Pier, east end, 600 E. Grand Ave. Price: Free